Property News
PH secures $60-M MCC grant for energy sector
July 10, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has secured a $60-million compact grant from the United States Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC) to help modernize energy sector governance,...
Unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in May
July 9, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ unemployment rate edged higher in May, although the broader labor market continued to show signs of resilience despite lingering pressures...
Real property assessment reform to enhance LGUs’ property valuation
July 9, 2026
MANILA – The Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA) will empower local government units (LGUs) with a standardized, transparent, and credible valuation system,...
Only 2/17 SDGs on track to hit ’30 goal
July 7, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – Only two of the Philippines’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are on track to be achieved by 2030, underscoring the country’s uneven...
PH targets total phase-out of ozone-harming cooling chemicals by 2030
July 7, 2026
MANILA – The Philippines is moving into the final stage of its effort to eliminate ozone-harming cooling chemicals, as the Department of Environment and Natural...
SC affirms constitutionality of RA 12079 on grant of VAT refunds to non-resident foreign tourists
July 6, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) has declared constitutional Republic Act (RA) No. 12079 which grants value-added tax (VAT) refunds on certain purchases of non-resident foreign tourists...
PH, Denmark ink pact on financial, development cooperation
July 6, 2026
MANILA – The Philippine government and the Kingdom of Denmark signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on promoting financial and developmental cooperation. In a statement...
PH-Canada business deal sealed to drive investments
July 4, 2026
VANCOUVER – The Philippines and Canada on Friday (Canada time) signed a business deal aimed at attracting investments and driving economic development. President Ferdinand R....
PSE tops capital-raise goal; pipeline hits P204B
July 6, 2026
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine capital market is poised for its biggest fundraising year yet, with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) already projecting to have...
